Task Force Management

1. Unit 6: Search Strategy & Tactical Considerations Rescue Operations Task Force Management

2. Unit Goal Recognize the differences between various search strategies and tactics and understand how to create a map of the incident to assist in coordinating search efforts

3. Unit Objectives • Understand recon and initial size-up • Conduct building identification • Define rapid/hasty search, primary search, and secondary search • Describe the physical search techniques of hailing, line/grid searches, and systematic searches • Understand the difference in canines utilized for searches

4. Unit Objectives Cont’d • Understand the use various listening and viewing devices available for technical searches • Create maps to assist in search operations • Download waypoints and tracks from a GPS unit

5. Deploying Task Force Resources • Initial Recon • Used to Establish Immediate Needs • Provides Information for OSC/IC • Rapid Look and Establish Priorities • Low Profile • Recon Team Structure • 2-4 members • May include Structures Specialist and HM Specialist

6. Deploying Task Force Resources Cont’d • Recon Strategy • Includes OSC Objectives • Develop Sketches • Prioritize Target Buildings • Integrate Into the Local Operations

7. Deploying Task Force Resources Cont’d • Recon Considerations • Is structure triage needed, or have others established initial priorities? • How many buildings have been assigned to the task force? • Does reconnaissance need to be carried out at one or more locations?

8. Deploying Task Force Resources Cont’d • How remote are the buildings assigned to the task force? • Is there specific information from co-workers, friends, family, or others regarding the possible numbers of unaccounted for victims/survivors?

9. Deploying Task Force Resources Cont’d • Initial Size-Up • May be Done Prior to US&R Arrival • May Need Validation • ID Buildings by GPS Coordinates and Addresses

10. Deploying Task Force Resources Cont’d • Structure Triage • Building Triage (if required) • Structure/Hazards Evaluation and Marking • Risk Assessment • Initial US&R With Search and Rescue Marking • Identification of Individual Building(s) Addresses

11. Review Emergency Signals and Marking Systems

12. Building Identification 608 607 609 606 601 610 602 605 604 603 500 600 Block Alpha Street 700

13. Building Identification Cont’d 706 600 700 Block Alpha Street 800 701

14. Building Identification Cont’d 702 704 708 710 706 600 700 Block Alpha Street 800 701 703 705 707 709

15. Building IdentificationCont’d 800 900 Block Alpha Street 1000

16. Building Identification Cont’d 900 902 904 906 908 800 900 Block Alpha Street 1000 901 903 905 907 909

17. Building Identification Cont’d • If more than 4 sides, use more letters Side C - Rear Quadrant B Quadrant C Side B Side D E Quadrant A Quadrant D Side A - Front 700 Block Alpha Street

18. Column Grid Layout • Use existing column grid - If Known 4 3 2 1 A B C D E F G 700 Block Alpha Street

19. Search Definitions • Reconnaissance (Recon) • Used to Influence Immediate and Future SAR efforts • Provides Information to the IC/OSC • Helps Prioritize Search Areas • Helps With Resource Allocation

20. Search Definitions Cont’d • Rapid / Hasty Search • Targets High Probability Areas • Quick Sweep to Find Survivors • Help Determine Scope and Magnitude • Typically Use Hailing Method • Should be Completed in 24 hours

21. Search Definitions Cont’d • Primary Search • Conducted by Surface SAR Responders • Circumnavigation of Structure • Looking in Doors and Windows • Entry With Evidence of Live Survivors • Completed Within 48 hours

22. Search Definitions Cont’d • Secondary Search • Follows Primary Search • Forced Entry Based on Rules of Engagement • Systematic Search of Enclosed Structures and Every Room • May Require Delayering of All Material

23. Search Strategies • Search Phases • Phase One: Assessment of the collapse area • Phase Two: Removal of all surface victims as quickly and safely as possible • Phase Three: Search and rescue of victims from accessible void spaces • Phase Four: Selected debris removal to locate and rescue victims • Phase Five: General debris removal. Usually conducted after all known victims have been removed.

24. Geospatial Resources Available • County Specific Atlases with USNG • Local GIS services • PI/GI

25. PI/GI • Kansas Adjutant General’s Department • Respond with IMT • GIS capabilities • Printing, weather updates, and internet

26. Kansas-MAP

27. Making your own maps… • Hand Drawn Sketches • Garmin Basecamp • ArcGIS Explorer Desktop

28. Rescue Operations

29. Unit Goal Review strategic and tactical considerations for rescue operations.

30. Unit Objectives • Review the advantages of identifying and implementing a sound strategy for rescue operations. • Identify rescue team composition and equipment considerations. • Discuss considerations for safe and effective operations on the rescue site. • Review issues related to animal rescue.

31. Rescue Strategy • Developing a sound rescue strategy provides for: • Effective Management and Coordination of Rescue Operations • Resource integration among Task Force Disciplines (for example, Search, Medical, HAZMAT, and Structures Specialists) into the Rescue Operations • Increased Safety of All Personnel • Organized and Simultaneous, Multiple-site Rescue Operations

32. Rescue Team Composition • Rescue Team Manager • Rescue Squads - Can be Reconfigured by TFL/RTM to meet objectives • May Integrate Local Rescue Personnel or Other ESF-9 Personnel (SUSAR, KSNG)

33. Equipment Cache Management • May Require Forward Equipment Staging • Equipment Based on Work Requirements • Should be Addressed Before Commencing Operations • Requires Appropriate Sharing of Limited Tools and Equipment

34. Site Management and Coordination • One Person in Charge • Action Plan Developed Prior to Start • Briefing Including Tactics and Safety Issues

35. Site Management and Coordination (cont) • Consider Medical Treatment Area • Rest / Rehab Area • Security Concerns • Safe Zones / Areas

36. Other Considerations • Non-TF Resources and Liaison • Integration With Search Activities • Below Grade Ops • Rapid intervention Teams

37. Animal Rescue • Post-Katrina Reform Act • Safety First (PPE) • Equipment • Warning Signs of Aggression – Animal Control Officer • Tracking and Accountability